Frommer's® Utah , 4th Edition

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Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2001-07-01
Publisher(s): Frommers
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Summary

You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! Meticulously researched by an experienced husband-and-wife team, Frommer's Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs offers complete coverage of all three Rocky Mountain cities. You'll discover the best places to buy Western wear and authentic Western art; the top restaurants, from downhome steakhouses to trendy brewpubs; and the best skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing in the glorious landscapes nearby. All the top sights are here: Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. Mint, and a host of gorgeous trails and canyons. You'll find accommodations to suit every taste and budget, plus nightlife, a complete shopper's guide, and a host of detailed, accurate maps.

Author Biography

About the Authors Residents of northern New Mexico for more than 30 years, Don and Barbara Laine have traveled extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. In addition to Frommer's Utah, they are the authors of Frommer's Colorado; Frommer's Rocky Mountain National Park; Frommer's Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks; are the lead authors of Frommer's National Parks of the American West; and have contributed to Frommer's Texas and Frommer's USA. The Laines have also written Little-Known Southwest and New Mexico & Arizona State Parks (both for The Mountaineers Books).

Table of Contents

List of Maps
ix
The Best of Utah
1(12)
The Best Utah Travel Experiences
1(3)
The Best Views
4(1)
The Best Family-Vacation Experiences
4(1)
The Best Scenic Drives
5(1)
The Best Hiking Trails
5(1)
The Best Mountain Biking
6(1)
The Best Destinations for Fishing & Water Sports
6(1)
The Best Wildlife Watching
7(1)
The Best Downhill Skiing
7(1)
The Best Cross-Country Skiing
8(1)
The Best Four-Wheeling
8(1)
The Best Places to Discover American Indian Culture
9(1)
The Best Mormon History Sites
9(1)
The Best Luxury Hotels
10(1)
The Best Bed-and-Breakfasts
10(1)
The Best Lodges
11(1)
The Best Restaurants
11(1)
The Best of the Performing Arts
11(2)
Planning a Trip to Utah
13(19)
The Regions in Brief
13(4)
Visitor Information & Money
17(1)
When to Go
18(4)
Utah Calendar of Events
19(3)
Health & Insurance
22(1)
Tips for Travelers with Special Needs
23(1)
Getting There
24(1)
Cyber Deals for Net Surfers
25(1)
Getting Around
25(3)
Suggested Itineraries
28(4)
Fast Facts: Utah
29(3)
For Foreign Visitors
32(10)
Preparing for Your Trip
32(3)
Getting to the U.S.
35(1)
Getting Around the U.S.
36(6)
Fast Facts: For the Foreign Traveler
37(5)
The Active Vacation Planner
42(9)
Preparing for Your Active Vacation
42(2)
Visiting Utah's National Parks
44(1)
Outdoor Activities A to Z
45(6)
Life on the Open Road: Planning an RV or Tenting Vacation
46(5)
The Wasatch Front---The 2002 Winter Olympics & Beyond
51(7)
How We've Covered This Area
52(1)
Olympics 2002: The Winter Games Come to Utah
52(4)
Outdoor Pursuits Along the Wasatch Front
56(2)
Salt Lake City
58(36)
Orientation
58(2)
Neighborhoods in Brief
59(1)
Getting Around
60(2)
Fast Facts: Salt Lake City
61(1)
Accommodations
62(6)
Family-Friendly Hotels
68(1)
Dining
68(5)
Exploring Temple Square
73(2)
Family-Friendly Restaurants
75(1)
More Attractions
75(10)
Organized Tours
85(1)
Outdoor Pursuits & Spectator Sports
85(2)
Shopping
87(1)
Salt Lake City After Dark
88(2)
Jordan Commons---An Uncommon Experience
89(1)
The Great Salt Lake & Antelope Island State Park
90(2)
Rolling the Dice on the Nevada State Line: An Easy Side Trip to Wendover
92(2)
The Northern Wasatch Front: Utah's Old West
94(28)
Odgen: Utah's West at Its Wildest
94(17)
Walking Tour: Historic Downtown Ogden
98(13)
Where East Met West: Golden Spike National Historic Site
111(1)
Skiing Odgen Valley & the Northern Wasatch Front
112(4)
Logan
116(6)
The Southern Wasatch Front: World-Class Skiing & More
122(46)
The Cottonwood Canyon Resorts: Brighton, Solitude, Alta & Snowbird
122(7)
Park City: Utah's Premier Resort Town
129(16)
Side Trips from Park City: Heber Valley Historic Railroad, Strawberry Reservoir & Some Great State Parks
145(6)
Sundance Resort & Institute
151(4)
So You Wanna Be in Pictures
152(3)
Provo & Environs
155(11)
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
166(2)
Dinosaurs & Natural Wonders in Utah's Northeast Corner
168(15)
The Mirror Lake Highway & the Uinta Mountains
168(2)
Vernal: Gateway to the Region's Top Recreational Areas
170(3)
Dinosaur National Monument
173(4)
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area
177(6)
Utah's Dixie & the Colorful Southwest Corner
183(36)
Getting Outdoors in Utah's Color Country
184(1)
St. George: Gateway to Southern Utah's Natural Wonders
184(12)
Two State Parks for Water-Sports Fun
192(4)
Cedar Breaks National Monument & the Southern Ski Resorts
196(8)
Renaissance Delights on the Colorado Plateau: The Utah Shakespearean Festival
199(5)
Kanab: Movies, Sand Dunes & Gateway to the Grand Canyon
204(7)
Animal Sanctuary Refuses to Kill
207(4)
South to Arizona & the Grand Canyon
211(4)
West to Nevada & Great Basin National Park
215(4)
Zion National Park
219(16)
How Nature Painted Zion's Landscape
222(1)
Just the Facts
222(3)
Seeing the Highlights
225(1)
Exploring Zion by Shuttle or Car
225(1)
Outdoor Pursuits
226(3)
Camping
229(1)
Accommodations
230(2)
Dining
232(1)
Virtual Nature at Two Nearby Theaters
233(2)
Bryce Canyon National Park
235(23)
Just the Facts
236(3)
Seeing the Highlights
239(1)
Exploring Bryce Canyon by Car
239(1)
Outdoor Pursuits
240(2)
Camping
242(1)
Accommodations
243(2)
Dining
245(1)
More to See & Do Just Outside Bryce Canyon
246(1)
Kodachrome Basin: A Picture-Perfect State Park
247(1)
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument & the Highway 12 Scenic Drive
248(10)
Rock or Wood---What Is This Stuff?
253(5)
Capitol Reef National Park
258(12)
Just the Facts
259(1)
Seeing the Highlights by Car
260(2)
Butch Cassidy, Utah's Most Infamous Son
262(1)
From Petroglyphs to a Pioneer Schoolhouse: Capitol Reef's Historic Sites
262(1)
Outdoor Pursuits
263(2)
Camping
265(2)
Accommodations
267(2)
Dining
269(1)
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
270(11)
Just the Facts
270(3)
Exploring Lake Powell by Boat
273(2)
Warning: Carbon Monoxide Danger
274(1)
Seeing the Sights
275(2)
Lake Powell: Natural Wonder or Man-Made Curse?
276(1)
Outdoor Pursuits
277(1)
Camping
278(1)
Accommodations & Dining
279(1)
In Memory of John Wesley Powell: A Nearby Museum
279(2)
From Moab to Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
281(34)
Moab: Gateway to the National Parks
281(16)
Outfitters
289(8)
Arches National Park
297(6)
Canyonlands National Park
303(9)
North & West of the Parks
312(3)
The Four Corners Area
315(14)
A Base Camp in Bluff
315(3)
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
318(3)
Natural Bridges National Monument
321(2)
Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum
323(1)
Hovenweep National Monument
323(2)
Kokopelli: Casanova or Traveling Salesman?
324(1)
Four Corners Monument
325(1)
East to Colorado & Additional Archeological Sites
326(3)
Appendix: Utah in Depth 329(10)
1 Utah Today
329(2)
Did You Know?
330(1)
2 History 101
331(4)
Dateline
331(4)
3 A Brief Look at Modern Mormonism---or Yes, You Can Get a Cup of Coffee in Utah
335(2)
4 Recommended Books, Films & Videos
337(2)
Index 339

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